NBAA Update Archive

NBAA Exhibitor Update #07-04
April 2007

NBAA Exhibitor Update is the National Business Aviation Association's e-mail newsletter for
NBAA Associate Members, covering the latest news, announcements and deadlines for Exhibitors
and Sponsors at NBAA events. Click on the links below to find additional details on NBAA's
web site at www.nbaa.org or to get in touch with an NBAA
Staff member. Send your comments about NBAA Exhibitor Update to exupdate@nbaa.org.

News & Announcements

More Than 10,000 Expected at EBACE2007; Limited Space Still Available
Exhibitors are urged to act now to participate in the 7th Annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE2007), to be held May
22 though 24 in Geneva. EBACE is the best place in Europe to find business aviation products and services from the world's top vendors, to learn
about the latest operational issues and to meet face-to-face with the regulators and government officials who make decisions that directly affect
business aviation operations in Europe and around the world. More than 10,000 people will view over 300 exhibits in Halls 6 and 7 of Geneva PALEXPO
and 50 aircraft at the Static Display of Aircraft on Geneva International Airport. Limited indoor and Static Display space is still available, so
Exhibitors are encouraged to submit applications as soon as practical. To learn more or exhibit, visit:http://www.ebace.aero

EBACE2007 Exhibitor Service Kit Now Available Online
The EBACE2007 Exhibitor Service Kit is now available online, and discounts are available to Exhibitors who submit their orders early for
Exhibitor services. The discount cutoff dates vary with the different services, so please review the "Key Dates and Deadlines" information sheet
provided and submit orders early. The log-in and password information to access the Exhibitor Service Kit has already been sent via e-mail to
EBACE2007 Exhibitors who have paid in full; direct any questions to NBAA's Margie Morgan at mmorgan@nbaa.org.
To access the Exhibitor Service Kit online, visit:http://www.ebace.aero/exhibitors/kit.php

EBACE2007 Keynoter Is Dr. Bertrand Piccard
Famed aviator Dr. Bertrand Piccard will deliver the keynote address at the EBACE2007 Opening General Session to be held at Geneva PALEXPO, in
Ballroom B on Tuesday, May 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Piccard is the European champion in hang-glider aerobatics and is most famous as captain
of the Breitling Orbiter 3, the first non-stop, around-the-world balloon flight. European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) President Michel
Wachenheim will be the special guest speaker. Themed "How Business Aviation Helps Fuel the European Entrepreneurial Spirit," the Opening General
Session will be moderated by EBAA CEO Brian Humphries and NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. Learn more at:http://www.ebace.aero/press/release/20070330.php

NBAA Co-Hosts New Safety Standdown Europe This May
New in 2007, Safety Standdown Europe is a non-commercial effort by Bombardier, NBAA and the European Business Aviation Association to provide insight
and knowledge designed to change the way operators think about safety. The information presented at the Safety Standdown is not aircraft- or
manufacturer-specific. The event will be held May 24 and 25 in Geneva, Switzerland, immediately following EBACE2007. Space is limited. For additional
details and to register, visit:http://www.safetystanddown.com

Atlanta Local Committee Announced for NBAA2007
An Atlanta Local Committee has been formed in preparation for NBAA's 60th Annual Meeting & Convention (NBAA2007), to be held September 25 through
27, 2007, in Atlanta, GA, at the Georgia World Congress Center and Fulton County Airport. The Committee, composed of NBAA Members who are also
leaders in the Atlanta area, will assist in all aspects of the preparations for the Convention. "The people involved in Atlanta's diverse business
aviation community will be critical in making this year's Convention our best yet," said NBAA Senior Vice President, Conventions, Seminars &
Forums Kathleen Blouin. Learn more at:http://www.nbaa.org/news/pr/2007/20070326-022.php

Be a Part of Anniversary Celebrations at NBAA2007
NBAA invites all Associate Members to exhibit at NBAA2007, where the Association will celebrate both its 60th anniversary and the 100th anniversary
of powered flight in Georgia. NBAA2007 will continue to build on the enormous successes of NBAA2006, which broke numerous records with 33,088
Attendees, 1,140 Exhibitors, 5,235 10-foot by 10-foot booth spaces, 115 aircraft on Static Display and over 100 Information Sessions. This year's
official Attendee Headquarters hotel is the OMNI, and the annual Benefit Gala, featuring Huey Lewis and the News, is slated to be held the evening of
Wednesday, September 26, in the Murphy Ballroom of the Georgia World Congress Center. To exhibit at the world's largest purely civil aviation event
or to purchase tickets for the Benefit Gala, visit the official NBAA2007 web site at:http://www.nbaa.org/2007

Make NBAA2007 Housing and Travel Reservations Online
NBAA2007 hotel rates have been negotiated by NBAA to give Exhibitors the lowest rates at official show hotels; no pre-payment for hotel reservations;
immediate confirmations; the option to update or cancel hotel reservations online without fees or penalties; and descriptions, photos and maps to aid
in choosing hotels. To make housing and travel reservations online, visit the NBAA2007 web site at:http://www.nbaa.org/events/amc/2007/housing

Exhibit Opportunities Available at Upcoming Regional Forums
On March 22, more than 600 people attended NBAA's Business Aviation Regional Forum at the Aero Toy Store facility on Fort Lauderdale Executive
Airport (FXE). The Florida event featured 47 Exhibitors and 25 static aircraft. Sessions were held on the top issues facing business aviation today,
with a special focus on aircraft ownership, security and ethical dilemmas facing flight departments. Exhibit space is available for upcoming Regional
Forums to be held on April 26 in White Plains, NY; June 8 in St. Louis, MO; and November 8 in Oakland, CA. For details about future Regional Forums
or to access the 2007 Exhibitor Prospectus, visit:http://www.nbaa.org/forums

Recent NBAA Conferences Have Good Turnout
NBAA's two most recent Conferences focused on international operators and maintenance managers had strong turnouts in San Diego, CA. In the last week
of March, the NBAA 34th Annual International Operators Conference drew 520 people from countries from around the world for four days of sessions
focused on international flying. The success of this event was followed by the Maintenance Management Conference, which drew close to 200 maintenance
professionals by addressing topics related to aircraft maintenance and facility management. Each event provided many opportunities to network with
industry peers, and the Maintenance Management Conference additionally offered tabletop exhibits. For information about upcoming NBAA events, visit
the NBAA web site at:http://www.nbaa.org/events

Safety Seminar Offers Exhibit and Sponsorship
Opportunities
NBAA and Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) will co-host the 52nd Annual Corporate Aviation Safety Seminar (CASS) from May 8 to 10 in Tucson, AZ. More
than 400 representatives of business operators attend the CASS yearly. The seminar features presentations by leaders of industry, operators and
users, government officials and university researchers. Both exhibit and sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. For more information
on exhibiting, contact NBAA's Sandy Wirtz at swirtz@nbaa.org, and for information on sponsorship opportunities,
contact FSF's Ann Hill at hill@flightsafety.org. Event details are online at:http://www.flightsafety.org/seminars.html#cass

Sponsorships Available for Flight Attendants Conference
Business aviation flight attendants will gather at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina in California on June 29 and 30 for the NBAA 12th Annual
Flight Attendants Conference. Flight attendants play a critical role in the safety of business aviation passengers. From flight safety to food
safety, the issues addressed at the Conference are both relevant and important to every flight. This event is also attended and supported by service
providers, such as caterers, FBOs, handlers, trainers and others, who work closely with flight attendants. Sponsorships are available for breakfasts,
coffee breaks and lunches; for more information, contact NBAA's Dina Green at dgreen@nbaa.org. Review the event
details at:http://www.nbaa.org/events/fltatt/2007